News
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FAQ on hemp licensing and regulation
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development address frequently asked questions on hemp.
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Hemp production resources from Michigan State University
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan State University’s Hemp Production website includes news, recorded webinars and bulletins.
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Results are in for the 2019 Michigan spring malting barley trial
Published on January 22, 2020
A spring malting barley variety trial was carried out across three Michigan locations as part of the Eastern Spring Barley Nursery project.
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Spring wheat variety and agronomy trials
Published on January 22, 2020
Could spring wheat be an alternative for unplanted winter wheat acres?
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Field Crops Webinar Series: Lessons learned from late and prevented planting in 2019
Published on January 21, 2020
The first webinar will help growers and agribusiness professionals better prepare for and manage against the risks brought on in years like 2019.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference brings education and resources to small-scale farmers
Published on January 21, 2020
Small- and medium-scale farmers are invited to attend the Michigan Family Farms Conference on Feb. 8, 2020 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss
Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching
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Field crop production highlighted at Ag Action Day
Published on January 20, 2020
What if spring 2020 looks like 2019? Ag Action Day on Jan. 31, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, will explore ways to manage for increasingly wet periods of weather.
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The 2019 potato variety trial results from northeast Michigan are now available
Published on January 17, 2020
A russet and tablestock potato variety trial in Presque Isle County showcased performance of 48 different varieties across multiple tuber types.
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Understanding regulations regarding hemp cannabinoid testing
Published on January 16, 2020
An important and required step in growing hemp in Michigan is to submit samples for THC analysis, but there is confusion about what needs to be tested and reported.
